Richard Dawkins The acclaimed Oxford University biologist and science author (The Selfish Gene) reads from and discusses The Ancestor's Tale, in which he traces the development of several species, including Homo sapiens. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-652-4255. $5. 7:30 p.m. Wed., Nov. 17.

PostElection Wrangle Richard Hugo House braces for Four More Years with a colorful panel of local pundits, including City Council member Nick Licata, rock writer and Experience Music Project senior curator Ann Powers, and somebody impersonating Dick Cheney. 1634 11th Ave., 206-322-7030. $6 (includes two drinks). 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 18.

Geoffrey Stone The author of Perilous Times: Free Speech in Wartime speaks on the oft-rocky relationship between U.S. military involvement and the First Amendment. Downstairs at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-652-4255. $5. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Nov. 19.

New Exhibit A collection of fossils discovered almost a century ago in British Columbia arrives at the Burke Museum; the exhibit made its debut at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. N.E. 45th St. and 17th Ave. N.E., 206-543-5590. $8 ($6.50 seniors, $5 students). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Exhibit opens Sat., Nov. 20.

Concorde Jubilee A year ago, the Museum of Flight put its first Concorde jet on display; this weekend's celebration includes talks by former Concorde pilots (each day at 2 p.m.), a thematic scavenger hunt for kids, and the chance to tour the plane itself. 9404 E. Marginal Way S., 206-764-5720. $12 ($11 seniors, $7.50 youth). Concorde tours from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. Sat., Nov. 20-Sun., Nov. 21.

Dinner Lecture The Museum of Flight hosts Sir Ralph Robbins of the Royal Academy of Engineering, a former chairman of the board at Rolls Royce, who'll give a talk on the history of the famed British automaker. (Dress is black-tie formal!) 9404 E. Marginal Way S., 206-764-5720. $110. 7 p.m. Sat., Nov. 20.

Environmental Work Party Help clean up the avian habitat at Llandover Woods; gloves and tools provided on site. Meet at parking lot off N.W. 145th St. and Third Ave. N.W., 206-386-4250. Free. 9 a.m.-noon. Sun., Nov. 21.